Family Business Management

Education facts

Code: JFAG15

The course on Family Business Management, is based on more than 20 years of research and practical experience from family enterprises developed by the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School. Thanks to a large network of international collaborators and partners, CeFEO offers to the course a unique regional, national and international perspective in discussing Family Business dynamics. The purpose of this course is to enhance participants’ awareness and comprehension of how family businesses can approach common issues and challenges related to their specific structure and goals. The broader aim of the course is to support the development of family firms and facilitate the process of succession and ownership transition in family businesses by sharing knowledge and tools for how this can be done in effective ways

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, and English proficiency is required, and evidence of at least three years of professional work experience. Application letter (min 300, max 500 words) written in English. This letter clearly describes the motivations for taking a family business course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Family Business Management

  Jönköping University

  Start date: 26 January 2026

  End date: 22 November 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %